Structural Fitting Supervisor

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Duties and Responsibilities

The essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• oversees/supervises daily work activities with personnel
• plans work activities in accordance with construction schedule and budgets
• assigns manpower to work activities
• adheres to schedule objectives, cost and quality
• ensures personnel have resources to perform tasks (equipment, tools, material)
• prepares/submits project status and progress of all NC projects weekly at task level
• participates in review of project labor and material costs
• coordinates material needs at job site
• reads and analyzes charts, work orders, or production schedules to determine production requirements
• interprets specifications, blueprints, job orders, and company policies and procedures for workers
• confers with supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within crafts or between crafts, getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks (to include sub-contractors)
• coordinates production with other supervisors, trades, quality assurance and management
• recommends or implements measures to motivate employees and improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality, or efficiency
• confers with superintendent to resolve worker problems, complaints, or grievances
• examines and inspects work progress, equipment and construction sites to verify safety and ensure that specifications are met
• trains workers in construction methods and operation of equipment
• provides guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance
• evaluates team performance, assists in employee performance evaluations
• identifies deficiencies and potential problem areas and initiates corrective action
• monitors performance to safety policies
• complies with organization and departmental administrative procedures
• assists in development and implementation of production procedures and processes
• requisitions materials and supplies
• suggests and initiates personnel actions, such as promotions, transfers, and hires
• other responsibilities and duties as assigned

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• experience with shipbuilding and/or manufacturing operations
• ability to interpret and understand organization's policies and standards
• excellent communication skills with the ability to read and write effectively, speak with clarity and listen actively
• must be organized with the ability to use time and resources effectively
• actively supports and commits to organization's mission, vision, and values
• places safety above production in performance of team activities
• knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
• knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction of activities
• the ability to communicate information and ideas in writing or speaking so others will understand
• the ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing, giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
• ability to read and interpret project related documents and spreadsheets
• ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• the ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem
• ability to provide guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance
• ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• ability to analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution
• ability to provide information to co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form or in person

Education and/or Experience

• high school diploma or equivalent, or
• degree or certificate from an accredited technical college or school, or
• minimum of five years related experience and/or training in manufacturing environment
• or equivalent combination of education and experience

Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• the employee is frequently required to stand (minimum of two hours while conducting regular work duties), walk, sit, use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl on board vessels and barges

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job:

• wet or humid conditions (non-weather), working near moving mechanical parts, working in high, precarious places
• exposure to fumes or airborne particles, toxic chemicals; extreme cold or extreme heat
• assists personnel in work areas, including confined spaces
• be able to recognize and avoid potential hazards, which are commonly present in the employee's work area

The safety culture described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:

• the employee must comply with Company safety rules and OSHA standards
• the employee must be physically and medically qualified to wear required personal protective equipment as prescribed under OSHA standards
• must be able to hear warning signals and read and comprehend safety instructions, regulations and warnings

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